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    Default Removing Sticky Rubber (under door/bump strips)

    so i've pulled off the door strips on my AE82, and the rubber sticky strips that stick them on are on there, and are a bitch to get off
    i've searched the old forum, people seem to have recommended wax and grease remover, which i have none of, and eucalyptus oil, which is taking way too long
    ive also tried a non-scratch-non-stick-frying-pan scouring pad after applying eucalyptus oil, which isn't scratchy enough to remove it with any form of speed. in fact, my fingernail (after eucalyptus oil again) was quicker, but again, very slow
    then there are the suggestions to use a "caramel wheel" which i don't have...

    both metho and turps leave red marks (my car is red) on the applying towel i was using

    so, any other suggestions?
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    Default Re: Removing Sticky Rubber (under door/bump strips)

    Wurth have these things called pin wheels, or candy wheels or what ever they're called, they can do damage to your paint if u push too hard
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    Default Re: Removing Sticky Rubber (under door/bump strips)

    I'd say just to get, and try some wax and grease remover! It's good for that kind of thing.

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    Default Re: Removing Sticky Rubber (under door/bump strips)

    Quote Originally Posted by toaster
    people seem to have recommended wax and grease remover, which i have none of
    is anyone else seeing an obvious solution here????
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    Default Re: Removing Sticky Rubber (under door/bump strips)

    sell the car, and buy one without door strips
    JZX83+ FMIC+ Twin 2.5" dumps to 3"+ FCD+ 2800rpm stallie+ 14psi - LSD - good tyres = 12.85 @105.58

    The boobs are back

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    Default Re: Removing Sticky Rubber (under door/bump strips)

    meh, i've pretty much done it anyway

    thanks for the help guys
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    Default Re: Removing Sticky Rubber (under door/bump strips)

    I did it with petrol and a toothbrush once. Worked ok. Be careful of the paint though - although it didn't damage my paint.

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